Coach starts play fom centre circle passing into Red. Red attack towards single goal, normal rules. Blues defend single goal and when gaining possession attack towards the 2 wide 'target' goals near halfway line.
Red focus on
- building attack slowly.
- Moving into space while keeping position.
- Shooting when chacne
Blue focus on
- Keeping defensive shape.
- Commuication
- Attacking quickly when winning possession
All players to focus on
- Protecting the ball.
- Keeping position.
- Playing quickly or slowly?
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